Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) occurs when muscles in your large intestine contract faster or slower than normal. This causes gassiness, sudden bouts of diarrhea and constipation. Only a small number of people with IBS have severe signs and symptoms. Some people can control their symptoms by managing diet, lifestyle and stress....
Emotional Instability
What Is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a disorder of mood and how a person interacts with others. It’s the most commonly recognized personality disorder. In general, someone with a personality disorder will differ significantly from an average person in terms of how he or she thinks, perceives, feels or relates to...
Kidney Problems
What are Kidney Problems? The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs on either side of your spine, below your ribs and behind your belly. Each kidney is about 4 or 5 inches long, roughly the size of a large fist. Kidneys are the organs that filter waste products from the blood. They are also...
Fibromyalgia
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia, also called fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), is a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body. Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals. Women are...
Bladder Problem
What is Bladder Problem? The urinary bladder is a muscular sac in the pelvis, just above and behind the pubic bone. When empty, the bladder is about the size and shape of a pear. Urine is made in the kidneys and travels down two tubes called ureters to the bladder. The bladder stores urine, allowing...
Endometriosis and PCOS
What are Endometriosis and PCOS? Endometriosis: It is a disorder wherein the tissue that generally lines the inside of the uterus (endometrium) starts growing outside. It is usually a painful disorder. It involves the ovaries, bowel or the tissue that lines the pelvis. In some cases, the endometrial tissue can extend outside of the pelvic...
Fertility Issues and Impotence
What Are Fertility Issues and Impotence? Fertility issues or infertility is the difficulty in conceiving or becoming pregnant in spite of having regular intercourse. There is no cut-off age to get pregnant; sometimes many couples take months to conceive. Doctors diagnose a couple to be infertile if they cannot conceive after two years of trying....
Knee Joints Pain
What is Knee Joints Pain? Knee pain may be a sign of a variety of diseases. Sprains and strains, tendonitis, a ruptured ligament, tendon, or meniscus, and cartilage damage are all possibilities. Dislocated kneecap and Osgood-illness Schlatter’s. Another causes are osteoarthritis, bursitis, gout, or septic arthritis. Chronic knee pain is long-term pain, swelling or sensitivity...
Sciatica
What is Sciatica? Sciatica is where the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back to your feet, is irritated or compressed. It usually gets better in 4 to 6 weeks but can last longer. The pain of sciatica is typically felt from the low back (lumbar area) to behind the thigh and can radiate...
Anal Fistula
What is Anal Fistula? An Anal Fistula is a tiny tunnel that forms at the anus between the end of the intestine and the skin. This is a severe medical issue that usually necessitates extensive surgery since they seldom heal if left untreated. The majority of anal fistulas form as a result of an anal...
